Specifications and technical data
Suzuki GS 500 E, 1994, 46 PS, 34 kw
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Year of manufacture
1994
No. of cylinders
2
Cylinder capacity
500 cc
Power
46 PS, 34 kw
Specifications and technical data
Engine
Engine speed at maximum power
9200 Revolutions per minute
Number of cylinders
2
Valves per cylinder
4
Engine
Firing order
1 - 2
Throttle grip free play
(1990 - 1993)
(1990 - 1993)
0.5 - 1.0 Millimetre
Throttle grip free play
(1994 - 2003)
(1994 - 2003)
3.0 - 6.0 Millimetre
Throttle grip free play
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
2.0 - 4.0 Millimetre
Ignition coil primary resistance
3.0 - 6.0 Ohms
Ignition coil secondary resistance
18000 - 30000 Ohms
Valve clearance
Cold engine
Inlet
0.03 - 0.08 Millimetre
Exhaust
0.03 - 0.08 Millimetre
Idle speed
1100 - 1300 Revolutions per minute
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Standard)
(Standard)
DENSO X24EPR-U9
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Standard)
(Standard)
NGK DPR8EA-9
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Hot regions)
(Hot regions)
DENSO X22EPR-U9
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Hot regions)
(Hot regions)
NGK DPR7EA-9
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Cold regions)
(Cold regions)
DENSO X27EPR-U9
Spark plugs (make and type)
(Cold regions)
(Cold regions)
NGK DPR9EA-9
Spark plug gap
0.8 - 0.9 Millimetre
Number of spark plugs
2
Compression pressure
Normal pressure
10.0 - 14.0 (bar)
Minimum pressure
8.0 (bar)
Maximum allowable pressure difference between cylinders
2.0 (bar)
Oil pressure
(at 60 °C)
(at 60 °C)
2.0 - 5.0/3000
Electrical system
Battery type
CB10L-B2
Battery capacity
11 (Ah)
Battery voltage
12
Front disc brakes
Disc thickness, front
4.3 - 4.7 Millimetre
Disc thickness, front, minimum
4.0 Millimetre
Disc run-out, maximum (front)
0.3 Millimetre
Rear disc brakes
Brake pedal height
(Up to 1994)
(Up to 1994)
47.0 Millimetre
Brake pedal height
(From 1995)
(From 1995)
55.0 Millimetre
Disc thickness, rear
5.8 - 6.2 Millimetre
Disc thickness, rear, minimum
5.5 Millimetre
Disc run-out, maximum (rear)
0.3
Wheels and tyres
Tyre size and pressure
Front tyre size
110/70-17 54H
Front tyre pressure
2.25 (bar)
Front wheel rim size
3.0x17
Rear tyre size
130/70-17 62H
Rear tyre pressure
(Rider only)
(Rider only)
2.5 (bar)
Rear tyre pressure
(Rider and passenger)
(Rider and passenger)
2.8 (bar)
Rear wheel rim size
3.5x17
Speed index, minimum
(Based on the maximum speed as listed in the European Type Approval data sheets)
(Based on the maximum speed as listed in the European Type Approval data sheets)
R
Engine
Engine sump, including filter
Plug location
Initial filling
3.2 Litre
Refilling
2.9 Litre
Cooling system
Cooling system
(Air cooling)
(Air cooling)
Suspension
Front fork(All markets except North America)
Left fork leg
0.389 Litre
Right fork leg
0.389 Litre
Front fork(North American market version)
Left fork leg
0.382 Litre
Right fork leg
0.382 Litre
Front fork(All markets except North America)
Left fork leg
91 Millimetre
Right fork leg
91 Millimetre
General
Fuel tank
17.0 Litre
Fuel tank, reserve
3.5
Clutch system
Clutch plate thickness
2.92 - 3.08 Millimetre
Clutch plate thickness, minimum
2.62 Millimetre
Clutch spring length, minimum
60.8 Millimetre
Clutch lever free play
(Up to 1993)
(Up to 1993)
4 Millimetre
Clutch lever free play
(From 1994)
(From 1994)
10 - 15
Engine
Note: Always renew stretch bolts and self-locking nuts
Cylinder head (nuts)
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
35 - 40 (Nm)
Renew the O-ring
Renew the gasket
Cylinder head (nuts)
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
38 (Nm)
Renew the O-ring
Renew the gasket
Cylinder head (bolts)
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
8 - 12 (Nm)
Cylinder head (bolts)
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Cylinder head (studs)
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
13 - 16 (Nm)
Cylinder head (studs)
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
15 (Nm)
Valve cover
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
13 - 15 (Nm)
Valve cover
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
14 (Nm)
Big-end bearing cap
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
30 - 34 (Nm)
Big-end bearing cap
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
32 (Nm)
Crankcase(1990 - 2003)
Stage 1
(Bolts 1 - 8)
(Bolts 1 - 8)
20 - 24 (Nm)
Stage 2
(Bolts 9 - 12)
(Bolts 9 - 12)
9 - 13 (Nm)
Stage 3
(M6)
(M6)
10 (Nm)
Stage 4
(M8)
(M8)
20 (Nm)
Crankcase(2004 - 2008)
Stage 1
(Bolts 1 - 8)
(Bolts 1 - 8)
20 - 24 (Nm)
Stage 2
(Bolts 9 - 12)
(Bolts 9 - 12)
9 - 13 (Nm)
Stage 3
(M6)
(M6)
11 (Nm)
Stage 4
(M8)
(M8)
22 (Nm)
Crankshaft balancing connecting rod bearing caps
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
35 - 45 (Nm)
Crankshaft balancing connecting rod bearing caps
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
40 (Nm)
Sump
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
12 - 16 (Nm)
Renew the gasket
Sump
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
14 (Nm)
Renew the gasket
Engine oil drain plug
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
20 - 25 (Nm)
Engine oil drain plug
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
23 (Nm)
Camshaft bearing cover
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
8 - 12 (Nm)
Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern
Camshaft bearing cover
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Tighten the bolts in a criss-cross pattern
Camshaft gearwheel
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
17 - 19 (Nm)
Camshaft gearwheel
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
18 (Nm)
Timing chain tensioner
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
6 - 8 (Nm)
Timing chain tensioner
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Flywheel
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
110 - 130 (Nm)
Apply thread-locking compound
Flywheel
(2004 - 2007)
(2004 - 2007)
120 (Nm)
Apply thread-locking compound
Flywheel
(2008)
(2008)
140 (Nm)
Apply thread-locking compound
Exhaust manifold
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
9 - 12 (Nm)
Renew the gasket
Exhaust manifold
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Renew the gasket
Oil pump
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
8 - 12 (Nm)
Oil pump
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Front disc brakes
Brake master cylinder clamp
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
8 - 12 (Nm)
Brake master cylinder clamp
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
10 (Nm)
Front brake caliper
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
30 - 48 (Nm)
Front brake caliper
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
43 (Nm)
Brake hose to caliper
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
15 - 20 (Nm)
Brake hose to caliper
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
23 (Nm)
Renew the washer
Front brake disc
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
18 - 28 (Nm)
Front brake disc
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
23 (Nm)
Apply thread-locking compound
Rear disc brakes
Rear brake caliper
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
20 - 31 (Nm)
Rear brake caliper
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
26 (Nm)
Brake hose to caliper
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
15 - 20 (Nm)
Brake hose to caliper
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
23 (Nm)
Renew the washer
Rear brake disc
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
18 - 28 (Nm)
Rear brake disc
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
23 (Nm)
Apply thread-locking compound
Clutch system
Clutch
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
40 - 60 (Nm)
Clutch
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
50 (Nm)
Clutch spring bolts
(1990 - 2003)
(1990 - 2003)
4 - 6 (Nm)
Clutch spring bolts
(2004 - 2008)
(2004 - 2008)
5 (Nm)
Final drive
Final drive rear sprocket
40 - 60 (Nm)
Suspension
Note: Always renew stretch bolts and self-locking nuts
Front wheel axle clamp
18 - 28 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
36 - 52 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
40 - 58 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
50 - 80 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
60 - 96 (Nm)
(1990 - 2003)
Note: Always renew stretch bolts and self-locking nuts
Front wheel axle clamp
18 - 28 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
36 - 52 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
40 - 58 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
50 - 80 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
60 - 96 (Nm)
(2004 - 2008)
Note: Always renew stretch bolts and self-locking nuts
Front wheel axle clamp
23 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
44 (Nm)
Front wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
49 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Flat collar nut)
(Flat collar nut)
65 (Nm)
Rear wheel axle nut
(Self-locking nut)
(Self-locking nut)
78 (Nm)
Front fork cap
25
General
Headlight
(H4)
(H4)
60/55
Engine oil
API SF SAE 10W-40
Engine oil
API SG SAE 10W-40
Engine oil
API SG SAE 10W-40
Engine oil
API SJ + JASO MA SAE 10W-40
Brake fluid
DOT 4
Chain lubricant
Chain Spray
Fork oil
Fork Oil G10 SAE 10W
Front fork (All markets except North America)
Left fork leg
0.389 Litre
Right fork leg
0.389 Litre
Front fork (North American market version)
Left fork leg
0.382 Litre
Right fork leg
0.382 Litre
Front fork (All markets except North America)
Left fork leg
91 Millimetre
Right fork leg
91
Grease
GrLi